Plastics

Plastic has become so much a part of our modern life. It has invaded our cooking space like never before. It is ubiquitous. There has been a raging controversy the past few days on the malign properties of chemical BPA (Bisphenol A) which are found in plastics. It becomes all the more essential for us to be more aware of what we use and how we use.

Here is a nice link to the Facts of Plastic, a must read article for anyone using Plastic.

Memorable meals

Of all the food I have had 2 meals have remained entrenched in my memory. They are the simplest meals to prepare and yet so delightful and tasty.

I had slept early that day after coming back from school. My mom woke me up in the early hours of night to give me my dinner. Oh boy! I never regretted once I woke up from my sleep to eat that dinner. It was nicely roasted potato curry with vendhiya kuzhambu. It was all freshly prepared, served hot and tasted so yummy. Truly unforgettable.

Another memorable meal was even simpler. My grandmother had packed some curd rice and karvepillai podi (curry leaves powder) for our bus trip to the outskirts of chennai. My grandma is adept in making these tasty podi's. It really was a nice meal for the sunny afternoon journey.

Do you have any such memorable meals?

Suda suda or garmo garm

Rice cooking on one stove, fresh rasam on another, vegetable curry on the third. All getting cooked at the same time...Meal ready in half-hour (including cutting and preparation).

The taste of piping hot rasam with rice. Taste buds in the mouth wants to gobble it all at once. Hand is cautious enough to handle it only when right. Slowly and gradually the taste buds are enjoying the treat.

For most people dinner is the only time when all family members are around. Next time try making and having it before the food cools off. Its a real treat for the
family. Also freshly cooked food is more nutritious than re-heating old stuff.